Thai + aroma massage for post-holiday sore shoulders in Cheonan: Rutai

I heard there's a good Thai massage place in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, so after the holidays I went to Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch (루타이마사지 천안신불당점). Before the massage they gave me a warm foot bath and a foot scrub, and I chose the 75-minute Thai + aroma course. My shoulders hurt the whole holiday, so I told them, and they focused on my shoulders. I was totally satisfied, so I'm leaving a review~

Where do you park at Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch?

You can park for free in the Sinyoung Building underground garage. It was convenient to go by car since there's a garage. It isn't very big, but free parking is available, so keep that in mind.

One thing to watch: you need a password to drive out, so be sure to check the building name written at the entrance. It was a little confusing, but you just park at Sinyoung Building.

Atmosphere at Rutai Massage Sinbuldang

🌱 The moment I walked in, the Thai-style interior stood out, like I'd arrived in Thailand. It isn't a dark, gloomy massage shop; it's bright and clean, so it was pleasant to get a massage. I've been to a Thai massage shop before with a similar interior, but this one felt bigger.

There's a waiting area and a foot bath area too. Before the massage, a Thai therapist gives you a foot bath and scrub right there. I go for massages alone now and then, and the quiet was nice.

Rutai Massage programs and prices in Buldang-dong, Cheonan

The treatments at Rutai Massage Sinbuldang are divided into Thai massage, aroma massage and package courses. There are also cream/aroma special body treatments.

• Thai massage 60 min ₩50,000
• Thai massage 75 min ₩60,000
• Thai massage 90 min ₩70,000
• Thai massage 120 min ₩100,000

Prices are clearly posted, which was reassuring. Cash and card prices are different, so pick the program you want and book through Naver Reservation.

A light foot bath before the massage

At Rutai Massage Sinbuldang, I started with a light foot bath before the treatment. I came alone, but there are several foot bath spots side by side, so many people can be served at once. After the foot bath I was guided to a single room along the corridor. There's also couples massage, so keep that in mind. There's a double room too if you want to go with a friend.

How was the 75-minute Thai + aroma massage with shoulder focus?

What I had was the Thai + aroma massage, 75 minutes, ₩80,000, yamong included. Yamong is a Thai oil that gives a cool feeling when applied? I recommend it. For the Thai massage you wear the massage clothes provided.

They turned on the electric blanket and dimmed the lights softly during the massage, so I could relax. My shoulders hurt so much, and they worked on exactly that spot. I yelped, haha, because I can't handle pain well. But you have to endure it to feel better, so I held on tight~~

I like aroma massage too, so the owner recommended a course that includes both. I gently recommended it to a friend who loves massages as well~

Treatment timer, shower room and booking coupon

Rutai Massage Sinbuldang keeps to the treatment time exactly. At first I wondered what that display was, and it turned out to be the massage timer. You don't have time to watch it, but you can check it near the end. There's a separate shower room too.

The facilities are clean and I was so satisfied with the massage that I want to come back next time. There's a ₩10,000 booking coupon when you reserve on Naver, so keep that in mind. After the massage my body felt much lighter, the stiffness was gone, and I slept really well! I recommend Rutai Massage Sinbuldang.